1:32 Ar 196A/B 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Revell)

Ar 196A/B 3D interior decal (1:32, for Revell)

It is not an aircraft model but a detail set for the cockpit. It is a 3D decal, a relief color decal of the instrument panel and the side panels of the cockpits, which is applied directly into the interior of the plastic Arado Ar 196A/B kit in 1:32 scale from Revell. The set is made by Quinta Studio, a specialist in colored 3D interior decals.

Why a 3D decal instead of painting the cockpit

The decal carries three-dimensional, color-printed detail: recessed dials, raised bezels, instrument blocks, switches, buttons, warning lights, levers and labels. The laborious painting and shading of a cockpit and the assembly of multi-layer etched panels fall away. The result looks more realistic than a flat decal and is finished far faster than hand painting.

Use and application

• Cut the individual parts out carefully with a sharp scalpel.
• Dip the sheet with the cut-out part briefly in lukewarm water, for about 15 seconds, and let it stand until the part starts to slide on the backing.
• Slide the part onto a clean, degreased surface coated with gloss varnish (Future, Klear, Tamiya X-22); it has no adhesive layer of its own and does not hold on a matte surface. Do not use a decal softener, as it would attack the printed resin.
• The relief can follow slightly curved surfaces too, so press it down with a soft tool.
• Once dry, the detail can be brought out with a gentle wash or a matte varnish.

Who the set is for

For modelers who build the Ar 196 in 1:32 scale from Revell and want to lift the interior of this German shipboard and catapult reconnaissance floatplane of the Second World War without painting. The work is straightforward and even a less experienced modeler can manage it.

This is an accessory, not a model. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.